17 Apr 1966
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1966
Page
1
Moscow says Luna 14 findings indicate lunar radiation permits manned flights with further animal testing. Keldysh and officials project lunar landings by 1968 or later, noting Luna 10 data on gamma radiations and moon magnetism, and that meteorite density is high near the moon.
Rhodesia vows to close its London and Salisbury missions, accusing Britain of cowed actions aimed at overthrowing Smith’s regime. Officials note the premier’s anger grew as sanctions and UN pressure intensified. Rhodesia’s ties with Portugal and South Africa feature amid oil embargo tensions.
Administration experts warn that elections within three to five months could produce a civilian Saigon government that remains vulnerable to political pressures. The goal is central authority, but concerns arise about diffusion of responsibility and real control amid broader political base growth.
A spokesman said Friday’s 2 bat talion search near Phu My, 275 miles northeast of Sai fon, captured 20 Viet Cong with no deaths or friendly casualties. South Viet Nam forces suffered lower combat deaths last week, 67 government traps killed, 95 Americans, and 15 from Australians, New Zealanders, and Koreans.
Liner Anthony Agius of Toronto and Vanda recalls a mid Atlantic trial of terror as monstrous waves battered the ship. Dr Blaskovich and two doctors treated the injured while seven ambulances waited at dockside for transport. Passengers from Germany and Italy recount fear and damage as water flooded lower decks and cabins. Repairs teams from Bethlehem Steel began immediate work at Hoboken after the ship docked.
A gas pocket in a cave exploded when a carbide lamp touched off by a scout caused a ball of fire to rise from the floor. Scout leaders Mike Moss and others described the blast as 400 rescuers watched while the group attempted to exit via a pocket. Escaped scouts were Rob ert Nelson 15 Mike Hopton 14 Kenny Borizon 15 and a boy nicknamed Barry.
Acosta said the UTC TUE unit has 230 to 300 members and bargains for all plant employees as an industrial union. He declined to report specific figures on pages or demands, but said both are lower here than at United plants elsewhere and members demand parity with them and other aerospace industry plants.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said bombs stored could be better used elsewhere at a press conference. He noted the stockpile was small and contrasted it with March air drops of 200,000 bombs from 250 to 1000 pounds in Vietnam. He also joked about paying more than stated for the bombs.
Police set up iron security around Belfast amid warnings of rioting for the 50th anniversary of the Easter rising. Armored vehicles on roads near the border. trains halted for 21 hours. Sinn Fein plans buses to Belfast. Ulster MP John M Quade attacked. protests and IRA activity reported in Cork and Kilkenny area.
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